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Embracing Every Day: The Journey to Loving Mondays with Ron Monteiro

Did you know we spend an average of 90,000 hours working in our lifetime? It's time to start loving every day of the week, not just Fridays!
podcast
December 16, 2025

HCM Buyer’s Checklist: Evaluate These 26 Core Capabilities

Refine your shortlist with this time-saving checklist to quickly nail down your HR, payroll, and spend management needs.
guide
December 16, 2025

HR’s Guide to Dismantling Organizational Silos at Work

Organizational silos are hidden barriers that drain productivity and stall growth. Learn how HR can identify them early and rebuild connected, efficient processes.
article
December 12, 2025

How to Demonstrate the ROI of an HRIS

See how to measure and communicate the real ROI of your HRIS with practical formulas and examples that show its true impact on cost, risk, and performance.
article
December 11, 2025

The Role of Individual Contributors in Driving Inclusion with Celeste Warren

Are you struggling to foster a truly inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and heard?
podcast
December 09, 2025

Gaining Executive Approval for HCM Investments

Explore how HR data can drive business impact and help you secure executive buy-in for the HR tech investments that move your organization forward.
article
December 08, 2025

2026 overtime pay guide for employers

Overtime pay is the extra compensation employees earn for working extended hours. Learn how to calculate it and apply new federal overtime tax deductions.
article
December 08, 2025

Death Tech: Innovating Support for Employees with Justin Clifford

Have you ever considered how your organization supports employees during their most challenging moments?
podcast
December 02, 2025

Real World ADA Accommodation Strategies with Rachel Shaw

Are you still viewing ADA accommodations as a compliance checkbox? It's time to shift that mindset!
podcast
November 25, 2025

The Finance Leader’s Guide to HCM and Workforce Spend

Read our guide to learn how to evaluate HCM software with a finance lens.
guide
November 21, 2025

Financial Literacy Crisis: What HR Needs to Know with Dr. Kevin Wright

How prepared are your employees to navigate their financial futures?
podcast
November 18, 2025

Buyer’s Guide: Your Roadmap to Smarter Workforce and Spend Management

Use this step-by-step approach and selection criteria so you can evaluate solutions and vendors with confidence.
guide
November 12, 2025

The Serial Fixer: Breaking the Cycle in HR with Leah Marone

Did you know that HR professionals are at a higher risk of burnout due to their unique role in organizations?
podcast
November 11, 2025

Stepping Up During a Government Shutdown: How to Support Your Workforce

Learn how HR teams can support employees during a government shutdown through empathy-driven leadership, flexibility, and clear communication.
article
November 10, 2025

Empowering Nonprofits: 5 Essential Strategies for Workforce Modernization

Get strategies to improve efficiency, streamline hiring, and reduce burnout, plus helpful pointers to build your case for unified technology.
guide
November 04, 2025

Creating Trauma-Informed Workplaces: Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Trauma with...

In a world where 70% of adults experience trauma, how can workplaces adapt?
podcast
November 04, 2025

How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

Master restaurant payroll challenges like compliance, tipped wages, and multi-role pay — all served up in one helpful article.
article
October 30, 2025

 The Power of One Integrated Employee Record

Discover how one integrated employee record unifies HR, IT, and Finance data—boosting accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
article
October 28, 2025

The Shift from Job Security to Career Security: A New Paradigm for HR with Steve Cadigan

How can organizations adapt to the reality that employees aged 20–35 in the U.S. now have a median tenure of just 2.5 years?
podcast
October 28, 2025

Employer Open Enrollment Checklist 2025

Use this checklist to plan a smooth open enrollment experience for both employees and HR.
guide
October 27, 2025
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Which states mandate a retirement plan?

Which states mandate a retirement plan?

State-mandated retirement plans give employees without employer-sponsored plans access to retirement savings. See how these state plans function and vary.
article
January 21, 2026
Comparing 2026 PTO payout laws by state

Comparing 2026 PTO payout laws by state

Learn about paid time off (PTO) payouts, including which states require them, how they're calculated, and how they're taxed.
article
January 21, 2026
Guide to payroll deductions: Post-tax, pre-tax, and FAQs

Guide to payroll deductions: Post-tax, pre-tax, and FAQs

Learn what separates your gross pay from your net pay, and why those withholdings exist.
article
January 21, 2026
2026 E-Verify mandatory states

2026 E-Verify mandatory states

E-Verify is a federal program for electronically verifying employment eligibility. Explore how it works and the state laws impacting its use.
article
January 21, 2026
ACA compliance guide for employers

ACA compliance guide for employers

Learn how to comply with the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate, including plan requirements, notification rules, and reporting obligations.
article
January 20, 2026
Pay transparency: What HR needs to know today for tomorrow

Pay transparency: What HR needs to know today for tomorrow

Employees are demanding more pay transparency — and many states are requiring it. Learn what HR leaders need to know to be compliant.
article
January 20, 2026
The Myth of the All-Knowing Leader: Why Vulnerability is Key to Authentic Leadership with...

The Myth of the All-Knowing Leader: Why Vulnerability is Key to Authentic Leadership with...

Did you know that nearly 50% of CEOs experience imposter syndrome?
podcast
January 20, 2026
How many states have pay transparency laws in 2026?

How many states have pay transparency laws in 2026?

Explore the growing number of state and local pay transparency laws, how they differ, and what they require from employers.
article
January 20, 2026
2026 voting leave laws by state

2026 voting leave laws by state

Learn which states guarantee time off to vote and what they require from employers.
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January 20, 2026
Comparing 2026 Paid Sick Leave Laws by State

Comparing 2026 Paid Sick Leave Laws by State

Learn about paid sick leave laws, including which states and municipalities have them and what they require.
article
January 20, 2026

Strategy Spotlights

Mastering HR for the Restaurant and Hospitality Industries

Unlock the secrets to overcoming HR challenges in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Learn how streamlined solutions can enhance employee and customer satisfaction.

6 Strategies to Transform Workforce Management for Restaurants

How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

How to Hire (and Keep) Restaurant Staff

Elevating Employee Engagement for Better Customer Experience

Create a Standout Candidate Experience

Discover how a stellar candidate experience can transform your hiring process, boost your employer brand, and secure the best talent in the market.

How to Improve the Candidate Experience

Why Candidate Experience Matters

Text to Apply: Streamline Recruiting with SMS

Fostering an Inclusive Workforce

Learn more about creating an inclusive workforce that not only drives innovation and productivity, but also nurtures belonging and respect among employees.

Designing an Inclusive Workplace

Inclusive Instructional Design in the Workplace: Beyond Images

5 Tactics to Foster Inclusion in the Workplace

Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: Benefits & Strategies